Lee, do you still drive your 850i...?

[sgt. d]

Just save your money.

[monstercalves]

Just save your money.

im not too good at that....never was...

im in the process of starting a business....

so i'll have something almost as fancy soon...

so what do you work as ?.....im curious as to why you take it for granted that most people could afford that bmw

           peace
           monstercalves 

[CARTEL]

That 850i is a piece of crap. That car isn't worth the cost of the maintenance.

[monstercalves]

That 850i is a piece of crap. That car isn't worth the cost of the maintenance.

i have a soft spot for it.....but the maintenance is nuts....

[onlyme]

My formulator had a red 850i.  I loved that car.  He may still have it.

[monstercalves]

My formulator had a red 850i.  I loved that car.  He may still have it.

your formulator?...

[EL Mariachi]

you can't compare a modern engine with one from the 80's.

hope this helps you 160pound bodybuilding wonder 

im comparing a 850i year 1990 to a m3 from year 1994, and there is still a horsepower difference, and the 850 is even more expensive. you do your math.

[njflex]

im comparing a 850i year 1990 to a m3 from year 1994, and there is still a horsepower difference, and the 850 is even more expensive. you do your math.

the 850 is a dinosaur and a bad goodlooking dated model of bmw history,i think it hung on for 4 yrs,i very rarely see one hit the dealer i work at,now a e34,e39,m5 now were talking,e36 m3 was nice car only 230 hsp until dinan takes over.e 46 m3 330 hsp is a very nice car,u cannot go wrong in a 3 series a very good car to own,has nice styling.i drive a 335 it's a nice ride.

[Wombat]

I myself would buy the M5 and take the extra money and get a T-Rex...The T-rex would curb the hunger for speed for sure...

[EL Mariachi]

e36 m3 was nice car only 230 hsp until dinan takes over.e 46 m3 330 hsp is a very nice car,u cannot go wrong in a 3 series a very good car to own,has nice styling.i drive a 335 it's a nice ride.

if im correct a e36 m3 s got 321 horsepower.  you drive a new 335 coupe? that car is awesome.

[njflex]

if im correct a e36 m3 s got 321 horsepower.  you drive a new 335 coupe? that car is awesome.

no have been at bmw over nine yrs 230 unless modified.e46 jumped to 330 hsp m3,next yr e90 will hit over 400 hsp at base of 58,000 .

[bigdumbbell]

i know somebody who's selling his 1954 bmw 

[KevinP85]

im comparing a 850i year 1990 to a m3 from year 1994, and there is still a horsepower difference, and the 850 is even more expensive. you do your math.

BMW was NEVER about straightout horsepower. Besides you are comparing an M car engine to a luxury/crusier V12. To be fair why don't you compare the S54 motor (E46 M3) to the V12 in the Mcclaren F1, which, is a BMW motor with over 600hp, but that's not fair as well as both are completely different motors with completely different purposes.

If you want horsepower consider Mercedes AMG, or a flat out sports car like 911 turbo, viper, or vette. BMW is about  sharp handling, comfort, and overall sporty feel with emphasis on "precise steering feel."

[Bluto]

some ugly cars in this thread

[KevinP85]

That 850i is a piece of crap. That car isn't worth the cost of the maintenance.

You are not that far off. Aside from being good to look at, the 850 along with the 7 series are a piece of shit. Just look at the resale values of 7 series. You can pick up a 01 740 for around 17k. They are an electrical nightmare, believe me.

But the 850csi is awesome though, but very RARE. Basically the M version of the V12.

[slaveboy1980]

You are not that far off. Aside from being good to look at, the 850 along with the 7 series are a piece of shit. Just look at the resale values of 7 series. You can pick up a 01 740 for around 17k. They are an electrical nightmare, believe me.

But the 850csi is awesome though, but very RARE. Basically the M version of the V12.

abercrombie

[MikeThaMachine]

my old girl is an V12 automatic(299 hp) and can still get to 100 in about 8/9 seconds

In 8/9 seconds you'll be going 80 at best...

[MikeThaMachine]

im comparing a 850i year 1990 to a m3 from year 1994, and there is still a horsepower difference, and the 850 is even more expensive. you do your math.

The M3 did not have 340hp in 1994.


Hope this helps.

[Dipadidu]

im comparing a 850i year 1990 to a m3 from year 1994, and there is still a horsepower difference, and the 850 is even more expensive. you do your math.

the bmw 5liter v12 built in the 80swas the first v12 engine after ww2 and don't compare a v12 luxus coupe to a mainstream coupe with an sport inline 6 engine which had 321hp not 340.

Lift some weights smallish punk, u need it 

[bigdumbbell]

In 8/9 seconds you'll be going 80 at best...

you are right...  and she's too old for another test

[MikeThaMachine]

you are right...  and she's too old for another test

Still a very beautiful car IMO though and plenty quick for anyone driving around outside of NASCAR or F1.

[bigdumbbell]

Still a very beautiful car IMO though and plenty quick for anyone driving around outside of NASCAR or F1.

yes all the girls want a ride

[njflex]

The M3 did not have 340hp in 1994.


Hope this helps.

like i said earlier 230 that's all...

[MikeThaMachine]

Here is a nice 850


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-850-i-DINAN-PACKAGE-TWIN-TURBO-V-12_W0QQitemZ170119824134QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6130QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[bigdumbbell]

the 6 series had a nice look ...but then again, i'm old.